Music Teaching for Special Educational Needs

A guide for instrumental teachers

Music Teaching for Special Educational Needs is a comprehensive guide which provides a solid foundation for teachers wanting to understand and support music students with additional needs. It covers Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder and visual, auditory and physical disabilities, and is packed with up-to-date information, helpful pedagogical starting points, case studies, practical advice, ideas for reflective practice and further reading. David Baker is Associate Professor at University College London (UCL), where he leads the Music Education MA and is Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In the wider Higher Education sector, David has assisted in developing new degree courses and modules across a range of education disciplines and has been an External Examiner for PhDs in music education at universities and music conservatoires worldwide. His early background is as a peripatetic instrumental music teacher, teaching in UK primary and secondary schools for over 10 years. He has a particular interest in disability, music and assistive technology development.